New Van Halen single "Tattoo"..

Qui-Gonzalez · 01-10-2012, 07:13 AM

Here it is. I'm on the fence on it. Musically, I dig it, but lyrically...good lord, it could be MUCH better. "Swap-meet Sally. Tramp Stamp Cat. Housewife to Bombshell in the time it took to get that new...tattoo. Tattoo tattoo."

*sighs*

BlobVanDam · 01-10-2012, 07:25 AM

I think it's ok. The chorus is kind of weak, but it has a catchy beat, and the style ain't too bad. Gotta agree on the lyrics, although lyrics have never been a deal breaker for me if the music is good.

Hopefully it's not one of the better songs on the album, but I could listen to it as part of a full album.

0neiros · 01-10-2012, 12:03 PM

I liked it. video is annoying, but the song is solid, DLR still has the pipes, and Eddie's Guitar work is classic. Can't wait for the whole album.

AdamNightmare · 01-10-2012, 12:34 PM

Complaining about lyrics in Van Halen seems... odd.

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Qui-Gonzalez · 01-10-2012, 12:44 PM

That should let you know just how bad I find these lyrics. Like I've already said, musically, it has that VH hook, but ugh on the lyrics. I also heard they are going to use "She's the Woman" as one of the songs on the new album. I don't know they will work that out with one of the main riffs from Mean Street being part of that song.

Rylo · 01-10-2012, 12:59 PM

I miss Mikey.

Just not the same band. He really welded those harmonies together that kept things familiar through DLR and Hagar eras...

Everyone is so hungry for something new they're will to nibble on this choad of a tune. Spooky to think of what's on the rest of the album if this is the hook.

Gotta run and listen to some Chicken Foot just to get my head right after that.

-Rylo

Rylo · 01-10-2012, 01:06 PM

By the way. Agreed on the music/guitar part. Always nice to hear anything new by Edward.

I don't hear that bass, though.

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Originally Posted by Qui-Gonzalez

Here it is. I'm on the fence on it. Musically, I dig it, but lyrically...good lord, it could be MUCH better. "Swap-meet Sally. Tramp Stamp Cat. Housewife to Bombshell in the time it took to get that new...tattoo. Tattoo tattoo."

*sighs*

Qui-Gonzalez · 01-10-2012, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rylo

I miss Mikey.

Gotta run and listen to some Chicken Foot just to get my head right after that.

-Rylo

Agreed and right behind you!

Clutch · 01-10-2012, 01:27 PM

He's used that same lick in some of their earliest material. Sheeze...

dbuck · 01-10-2012, 01:58 PM

It's okay. The chorus is clumsy. I hope the rest of the album has some much better work.

Dutchman · 01-10-2012, 02:36 PM

I still have to level with this whole thing... Like it a lot to hear David Lee Roth sing again with the Van Halen brothers. He has a great voice and a cool sound. But I have to agree, without Michael Anthony it's nowhere near the original band.I still liked the band a lot with Sammy Hagar.

Besides, Roth is a bit scary now that his older I think, I don't know. Somehow his slickness, that I thought was funny back in the day, seems a bit off now

Guy Cowen · 01-10-2012, 03:21 PM

3.5/10 at best

Qui-Gonzalez · 01-10-2012, 03:29 PM

Okay...really...WHAT THE HELL, MAN?!?

My enthusiasm for this tour is waning by the press release. I like Kool and the Gang and LOVE me some Van Halen, but NOT together.

cboath · 01-10-2012, 05:31 PM

I'd echo a lot of the same comments. Like the music part, not a fan of the lyrics. Then again, it's not like any of these guys were master lyricists before.

On the plus side, it's better than anything on VHIII. That's saying next to nothing, but you gotta start somewhere.

I'll reserve judgement til I heard the whole cd. I've heard MANY records in the past where the first release was far from the best song on it. That's the case on a lot of VH albums as well.

murphy · 01-10-2012, 06:39 PM

I sure hope I never have to hear that song again! Pack it up Van Halen! That ship has sailed......

Tyderium · 01-10-2012, 07:45 PM

I'm a big Halen fan but sheesh that was disappointing.
Parts of the video looked very uncomfortable and awkward.
Where before Roth's high kicks and gymnastics somehow 'felt right' for the music and era, his foot shuffling here feels embarrassing.
Weak chorus and the song doesn't seem to hang together.
Still love that signature guitar sound though.

Rylo · 01-10-2012, 11:47 PM

Yeah, Roth's become a little creepy. It just doesn't work anymore.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyderium

I'm a big Halen fan but sheesh that was disappointing.
Parts of the video looked very uncomfortable and awkward.
Where before Roth's high kicks and gymnastics somehow 'felt right' for the music and era, his foot shuffling here feels embarrassing.
Weak chorus and the song doesn't seem to hang together.
Still love that signature guitar sound though.

mike5150 · 01-11-2012, 12:53 AM

Not bad but not great either! I'm happy just to see Van Halen putting out something new!!

JediG60racer · 01-11-2012, 12:54 AM

meh. Not worthy of their own name.

GiovanniDekkers · 01-11-2012, 01:00 AM

Without his long hair DLR looks like a singing hotel manager, this isn't Van Halen unless they replace the bass-player.

Capn · 01-11-2012, 02:52 AM

Sadly, it will likely be the best song on the album,...it's really a shame to think of this as putting their best foot forward. As for touring with Kool and the Gang,....some promoter with no idea about the music probably figures any nostalgia band will do....Ugh

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Originally Posted by BlobVanDam

I think it's ok. The chorus is kind of weak, but it has a catchy beat, and the style ain't too bad. Gotta agree on the lyrics, although lyrics have never been a deal breaker for me if the music is good.

Hopefully it's not one of the better songs on the album, but I could listen to it as part of a full album.

Straker · 01-11-2012, 03:06 AM

I guess it's better than VH3 XD Certainly not their top material but it HAS been awhile. I was surprised to hear they were doing ANYTHING at all.

BlobVanDam · 01-11-2012, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capn

Sadly, it will likely be the best song on the album,...it's really a shame to think of this as putting their best foot forward.

I don't know. While singles are theoretically supposed to be the most catchy and straightforward song of the album, they're also not always indicative of the rest of the album. There are 15 songs, so there's still plenty of room for a couple of great tracks. We'll see.

streetjudge79 · 01-11-2012, 06:40 AM

Is it me or does David Lee Roth look like Steve Martin with his short hair? LOL

Qui-Gonzalez · 01-11-2012, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capn

Sadly, it will likely be the best song on the album,...it's really a shame to think of this as putting their best foot forward. As for touring with Kool and the Gang,....some promoter with no idea about the music probably figures any nostalgia band will do....Ugh

I dunno...the original version of "She's the Woman" was a pretty smokin' tune back in its day.

Oh, let's not forget "Down in Flames" which is why this new song DOES sound as good as it does.

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01-10-2012, 07:13 AM	#1
Qui-Gonzalez King Ding-a-Ling Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,025	New Van Halen single "Tattoo".. Here it is. I'm on the fence on it. Musically, I dig it, but lyrically...good lord, it could be MUCH better. "Swap-meet Sally. Tramp Stamp Cat. Housewife to Bombshell in the time it took to get that new...tattoo. Tattoo tattoo." sighs

01-10-2012, 07:25 AM	#2
BlobVanDam Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 37	Re: New Van Halen single "Tattoo".. I think it's ok. The chorus is kind of weak, but it has a catchy beat, and the style ain't too bad. Gotta agree on the lyrics, although lyrics have never been a deal breaker for me if the music is good. Hopefully it's not one of the better songs on the album, but I could listen to it as part of a full album.

01-10-2012, 12:03 PM	#3
0neiros Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 3,998	Re: New Van Halen single "Tattoo".. I liked it. video is annoying, but the song is solid, DLR still has the pipes, and Eddie's Guitar work is classic. Can't wait for the whole album.

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01-10-2012, 12:44 PM	#5
Qui-Gonzalez King Ding-a-Ling Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,025	Re: New Van Halen single "Tattoo".. That should let you know just how bad I find these lyrics. Like I've already said, musically, it has that VH hook, but ugh on the lyrics. I also heard they are going to use "She's the Woman" as one of the songs on the new album. I don't know they will work that out with one of the main riffs from Mean Street being part of that song.

01-10-2012, 12:59 PM	#6
Rylo Mercurial is a better fit Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: USA Posts: 6,328	Re: New Van Halen single "Tattoo".. I miss Mikey. Just not the same band. He really welded those harmonies together that kept things familiar through DLR and Hagar eras... Everyone is so hungry for something new they're will to nibble on this choad of a tune. Spooky to think of what's on the rest of the album if this is the hook. Gotta run and listen to some Chicken Foot just to get my head right after that. -Rylo

01-10-2012, 01:27 PM	#9
Clutch I be got no weapon! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Basement Posts: 6,300	Re: New Van Halen single "Tattoo".. He's used that same lick in some of their earliest material. Sheeze...

01-10-2012, 01:58 PM	#10
dbuck Paradigm consultant Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: california Posts: 451	Re: New Van Halen single "Tattoo".. It's okay. The chorus is clumsy. I hope the rest of the album has some much better work.

01-10-2012, 02:36 PM	#11
Dutchman Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 278	Re: New Van Halen single "Tattoo".. I still have to level with this whole thing... Like it a lot to hear David Lee Roth sing again with the Van Halen brothers. He has a great voice and a cool sound. But I have to agree, without Michael Anthony it's nowhere near the original band.I still liked the band a lot with Sammy Hagar. Besides, Roth is a bit scary now that his older I think, I don't know. Somehow his slickness, that I thought was funny back in the day, seems a bit off now

01-10-2012, 03:21 PM	#12
Guy Cowen Guy Staff Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,601	Re: New Van Halen single "Tattoo".. 3.5/10 at best

01-10-2012, 03:29 PM	#13
Qui-Gonzalez King Ding-a-Ling Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,025	Re: New Van Halen single "Tattoo".. Okay...really...WHAT THE HELL, MAN?!? My enthusiasm for this tour is waning by the press release. I like Kool and the Gang and LOVE me some Van Halen, but NOT together.

01-10-2012, 05:31 PM	#14
cboath Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,891	Re: New Van Halen single "Tattoo".. I'd echo a lot of the same comments. Like the music part, not a fan of the lyrics. Then again, it's not like any of these guys were master lyricists before. On the plus side, it's better than anything on VHIII. That's saying next to nothing, but you gotta start somewhere. I'll reserve judgement til I heard the whole cd. I've heard MANY records in the past where the first release was far from the best song on it. That's the case on a lot of VH albums as well.

01-10-2012, 06:39 PM	#15
murphy Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 34	Re: New Van Halen single "Tattoo".. I sure hope I never have to hear that song again! Pack it up Van Halen! That ship has sailed......

01-10-2012, 07:45 PM	#16
Tyderium Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 50	Re: New Van Halen single "Tattoo".. I'm a big Halen fan but sheesh that was disappointing. Parts of the video looked very uncomfortable and awkward. Where before Roth's high kicks and gymnastics somehow 'felt right' for the music and era, his foot shuffling here feels embarrassing. Weak chorus and the song doesn't seem to hang together. Still love that signature guitar sound though.

01-11-2012, 12:53 AM	#18
mike5150 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Duffield, VA Posts: 299	Re: New Van Halen single "Tattoo".. Not bad but not great either! I'm happy just to see Van Halen putting out something new!!

01-11-2012, 12:54 AM	#19
JediG60racer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,656	Re: New Van Halen single "Tattoo".. meh. Not worthy of their own name.

01-11-2012, 01:00 AM	#20
GiovanniDekkers Join Date: May 2010 Location: Deventer Posts: 54	Re: New Van Halen single "Tattoo".. Without his long hair DLR looks like a singing hotel manager, this isn't Van Halen unless they replace the bass-player.

01-11-2012, 03:06 AM	#22
Straker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sector ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha, Earth, North American Continent, Boston MA Posts: 573	Re: New Van Halen single "Tattoo".. I guess it's better than VH3 XD Certainly not their top material but it HAS been awhile. I was surprised to hear they were doing ANYTHING at all.

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